Puglia - Bed and breakfast accommodation in an 18th century manor house in the countryside of southern Italy. Sunbathe, walk and cycle in a peaceful, natural environment; make the short trip to the coast; or explore the nearby port city of Taranto, founded by the Spartans in 700BC. B and B Masseria Murgia Albanese B and B Masseria Murgia Albanese, Bari
Sleeps 2 to 6+
These apartments lie a full 900 metres above sea level, with magnificent views of the Monte Sibillini National Park and only 20km from Norcia ... Agriturismo Santa Serena is the perfect spot for vacation rentals in Umbria. Agriturismo Santa Serena, Perugia
These Italy holiday rentals are within a lovely farmhouse in Umbria, central Italy. The Dove ti porta il cuore ( Follow the heart) farmhouse is located a few kilometres from both Orvieto and Lake Bolsena. Dove ti porta il cuore, Terni
Sleeps 2 to 10+
La Favola is an an Italian holiday villa rental on the island of Ischia in the bay of Naples. There are commanding views out to sea, and the property (sleeping 3+2) is close to all the local amenities. Villa La Favola, Naples
Sleeps 3 to 10+
Holiday-makers looking for Sicily bed and breakfast accommodation should check out the Villa Addaura. Superbly situated in a beautiful position on the seashore, this is B and B accommodation close to Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Bed and Breakfast Villa Addaura, Palermo
Sleeps 1 to 6
Lake Garda - This lakeside hotel is perfect for peaceful romantic holidays and within easy sightseeing distance of Verona, Brescia and even Milan and Venice. Hotel Bisesti. Hotel Bisesti, Verona
An unusually large (sleeping up to 10 people) villa rental within walking – or cycling – distance of Lucca. Villa Anna lies less than a kilometre from the walls of Lucca and has recently been totally restored and refurbished, maintaining the feel (and the antiques) of a stylish Liberty building. Garden, terrace and air conditioning. Villa Anna, Lucca
Sleeps 2 to 10
Umbria - A 15th century farmhouse with a swimming pool (available from June) on a hill just outside Perugia - in open countryside, but a stone's throw from the historic centre of the city. Cooking lessons. Villa Nuba, Perugia
